Kentrox AI296 Individual Port Access

AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide
Product Description: Individual Port Access
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Individual Port Access
Individual ports are accessed by using a cable assembly or a distribution panel. AI296
uses the following components to derive ports:
zCAB257 Cable
zDP196 Distribution Panel
CAB257 Cable
The CAB257 cable has a multi-connector end that provides four DB-25 connectors.
Four CAB257 cables are needed to derive all 16 ports.
DP196 Distribution Panel
The DP196 distribution panel provides the physical interface for AI296 with sixteen
DB-25 connectors. The distribution panel is available in two sizes for 19-inch or 23-
inch rack installations. Figure 1-2 displays the distribution panel and Table 1-2 lists
the specifications.
Figure 1-2 DP196-19/23 Distribution Panel
Table 1-2 DP196-19/23 Specifications
Description Specification
Mounting DP196-19—Mounts to a 19-inch rack
DP196-23—Mounts to a 23-inch rack
I/O Ports Sixteen DB-25 connectors
Weight (approximately) 2.5 lb. (1.12 kg)
Size Height: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
Width: 19 in.(48.26cm)/23in. (58.42 cm)
Depth: 1.12 in. (2.84 cm)
Cable CAB162—Connects one connector (4 ports) on AI296 to
the distribution panel. Each distribution panel requires
four cables.
LINK 1 LINK 5
LINK 2 LINK 6
LINK 3 LINK 7
LINK 4 LINK 8
LINK 1 LINK 5
LINK 2 LINK 6
LINK 3 LINK 7
LINK 4 LINK 8